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His Delco high school teacher helped him escape Afghanistan. Now, he wants to go back to rebuild it
Amir Sidiqi is back in Delaware County through the unexpected help of his former Strath Haven English teacher, who made a lifesaving connection.
4 years ago
Listen 4:58Philadelphia Flyers to be fully vaccinated for the start of the NHL season
The full roster of players, coaches, and hockey operations staff plan to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 12 season start.
4 years ago
WHYY union votes to approve its first contract
WHYY union votes to approve first contract with public media broadcaster.
4 years ago
Amazon to add ‘several thousand’ jobs in Philly and surrounding area
The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises an average of $18 an hour plus benefits.
4 years ago
The pandemic labor market through the eyes of Philly’s immigrant restaurant workers
The lack of safety net in the undocumented immigrant community pushed many towards other jobs. But vacancies in restaurants also gave them newfound leverage.
4 years ago
Listen 3:22Worker killed in accident at Three Mile Island
A worker at the deactivated Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Dauphin County died in an accident at the plant last week, officials said.
4 years ago
The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song
In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.
4 years ago
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.
Air Date: September 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’
At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”
4 years ago
Making *real* Philadelphia cream cheese inside a Kensington shipping container
At Perrystead Dairy, the mission is the milk.
4 years ago
Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
4 years ago
At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
4 years ago
Exhibition traces a 200-year history of water pollution in Philadelphia
The Science History Institute opens “Downstream,” a historical exhibition of the science behind Delaware River watershed analysis.
4 years ago
More money available to help struggling businesses in Camden County
Camden County is making another $10 million in federal aid available to struggling businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 delta surge.
4 years ago
The cleanup continues in Mullica Hill and other parts of Gloucester County
A week after a tornado devastated parts of Gloucester County, residents continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
4 years ago